The most coveted individual prize in world soccer—and perhaps in world sport as a whole—is the Ballon d’Or. First awarded in 1956, the Ballon d'Or award is given to the sport's top player, voted by a ...

It is almost a quarter of a century since Michael Owen won the Ballon d’Or, and the story of his coronation as Europe’s best footballer belongs to a different era. Word of the young forward’s ascent ...

If you’re a soccer fan, you’ve probably heard of the Ballon d’Or. Since 1956, French magazine France Football has awarded the iconic golden ball to the world’s best player—originally based on their ...

The 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony is finally here to crown soccer’s best players, clubs and managers. This year also marks the first time women’s players will receive multiple honors with the first-ever ...